Tornado Warning until 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 1

Date Posted: Saturday, April 1st, 2023

Townsend, Town of, DE notification) The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a . * Tornado Warning for… Northwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware… Southwestern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania… * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Rising Sun, or 11 miles north of Havre De Grace, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD…Tornado. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is likely. Prepare to take shelter if necessary. Monitor your local weather alerts. For more information visit https://www.weather.gov/phi/



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Tornado Watch in Effect Until 10 PM, Saturday, April 1

Date Posted: Saturday, April 1st, 2023

(Townsend, Town of, DE notification) The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Delaware on Saturday, April 1, until 10 PM Prepare to take shelter if necessary. Monitor your local weather alerts. For more information visit https://www.weather.gov/phi/



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Announcing: 2023 Town of Townsend Easter Coloring Contest

Date Posted: Friday, March 31st, 2023

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2023 Town of Townsend Easter Coloring Contest: Ages 2-5 Category: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Ages 6-8 Category 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Ages 9-12 Category 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Ages 13-15 Category – No Submissions   Ages 16+ Category 1st Place



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Town of Townsend 2023 Election- CANCELED

Date Posted: Friday, March 31st, 2023

Election Canceled Flyer – 2023 The Town of Townsend Election scheduled for May 6, 2023 has been:  *****CANCELED***** Three candidates filed for the three two-year terms and one  candidate filed for the one one-year term, of the open Council seats. The three Council members filling the two-year Council seat terms are: Dr. Joseph J. Bangura, Marcus W. Suhr, and Matthew W. Chapman The one Council member filling the one-year Council seat term is: Joshua L. Mertz  



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FINAL DAY: SOLICITATION PERIOD OPEN: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 28th, 2023

2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision PACKETS AVAILABLE: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES The annual Town Council election is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, 2023, the 1st Saturday in May, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are Four (4) Council positions open for election.   Three (3) Council positions are open for a two-year term, until 2025.  One (1) Council positions are open for a one-year term, until 2024.    If you are interested in serving as a Member of Town Council, Petitions of Candidacy may be requested by calling Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or by emailing townhall@townsend.delaware.gov   Applications  have been made available since Monday, March 6th, 2023   *PETITIONS OF CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TOWN HALL BY 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.    QUALIFICATIONS for CANDIDACY Be 18 years of age. Be a Citizen of the United States of America. Be a registered voter in […]



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ENDS 3/28/2023: SOLICITATION PERIOD OPEN: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates

Date Posted: Monday, March 27th, 2023

2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision PACKETS AVAILABLE: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES The annual Town Council election is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, 2023, the 1st Saturday in May, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are Four (4) Council positions open for election.   Three (3) Council positions are open for a two-year term, until 2025.  One (1) Council positions are open for a one-year term, until 2024.    If you are interested in serving as a Member of Town Council, Petitions of Candidacy may be requested by calling Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or by emailing townhall@townsend.delaware.gov   Applications  have been made available since Monday, March 6th, 2023   *PETITIONS OF CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TOWN HALL BY 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.    QUALIFICATIONS for CANDIDACY Be 18 years of age. Be a Citizen of the United States of America. Be a registered voter in […]



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REMINDER: SOLICITATION PERIOD OPEN: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates

Date Posted: Monday, March 20th, 2023

2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision PACKETS AVAILABLE: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES The annual Town Council election is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, 2023, the 1st Saturday in May, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are Four (4) Council positions open for election.   Three (3) Council positions are open for a two-year term, until 2025.  One (1) Council positions are open for a one-year term, until 2024.    If you are interested in serving as a Member of Town Council, Petitions of Candidacy may be requested by calling Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or by emailing townhall@townsend.delaware.gov   Applications  have been made available since Monday, March 6th, 2023   *PETITIONS OF CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TOWN HALL BY 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.    QUALIFICATIONS for CANDIDACY Be 18 years of age. Be a Citizen of the United States of America. Be a registered voter in […]



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Spring 2023 Town of Townsend Newsletter

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

The Town of Townsend Mayor and Council hope you enjoy reading the Town’s Spring 2023 Newsletter by clicking HERE.  We hope you find the newsletter to be beneficial and informative.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Townsend Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or via email at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov    



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2023 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Residents are reminded of the following guidelines for trash, recycling, and yard waste collection.  Please take special notice that only trash should be bagged; recycling and yard waste should not be bagged.  Trash: Please place containers at the curb the night before or no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Trash must be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled trash pick-up. All trash containers must be removed from the sidewalk area no later than 24 hours after trash pick-up. Trash containers and/or bags should be placed at the edge of the property so as not to block the sidewalk. Pick up times are subject to change. If trash is not picked up as a result of not having it out by the arrival time of the driver; there may be a $25 fee to pick up before your next scheduled pick […]



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REMINDER: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER   There is ONE Board of Election Seat open for appointment by Town Council.  The position serves for an Indefinite Term until a successor is duly appointed.    If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Board of Elections, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at  mrivera@townsend.delaware.gov   The qualifications for Board of Election Members can be found below. Qualifications for Board of Elections Members Townsend Municipal Code: 2.20.080 Board of Elections The Town of Townsend Board of Elections (to be referred to as “board of elections”) is hereby established, having three members to be appointed by town council. Each board member shall be a resident of the town and shall serve an indefinite term until his successor is duly appointed. The board of elections shall be authorized to perform the duties and obligations set forth in […]



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